Manager, Energy Resource Management Commercial Operations- NorthStar Clean Energy

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit www.northstarcleanenergy.com.

This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.   

The Manager ERM Commercial Operations oversees the technical aspects of the back office activities related to deal capture, billing, and customer management.  The manager supervises employees who support the software and customer service related to retail billing and collections, wholesale customer management, and metering .  The position also supports and represents the company in various aspects of the business related to submission of renewable energy plans and the company’s position on regulatory issues to State and local regulatory agencies.  The manager also works with internal groups to support development and sales activities in MISO, ERCOT, and PJM.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Managing the company’s daily involvement in stakeholder activities with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), PJM, ERCOT, oversee and submit annual officer compliance submission. 
• Managing Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Filings: Renewable Energy process (Annual reports, Renewable Energy Plan), Capacity Demonstration, Regional Fuel Mix, Statistical Data Reporting on behalf of CMS Energy Resources
• Management and CMS ERM Michigan.
• Managing companies Green-e (CRS) facility registration, annual compliance, and auditing.
• Analyzing the impact of MISO and stakeholder proposals, developing, and recommending the company’s regulatory position and response to the proposals, and developing and sponsoring company proposals at MISO and other venues 
• Managing MISO and PJM Meter Data; ARR, FTR and RSP and all other required submittals)
• Oversee and manage Retail Open Access system, customers data needs, invoicing, taxes, and reconciliation. 
• Developing and supporting company MIRECS asset registrations and tracking, Naesbwry web Registry for Transmission Tagging. 
• Budget for and manage various software platforms that enable ERM business
• Oversee and manage personnel in data collection, refinement, and submission to internal and external stakeholders
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.    
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and web-based applications    
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal    
• Knowledge of Electric Power operating model    
• Knowledge of RECs and other environmental attributes    
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.    

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other associated field required
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other associated field preferred
• 4+ years relevant work experience required

Why should you join our team?

At NorthStar Clean Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at NorthStar Clean Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.